E-Scooter Crash Leaves Man in Serious Condition | Honolulu News

Hawaiʻi Could Grow Its Own Rice | Honolulu News

Hawaiʻi’s rice consumption is three times the national average—140 million pounds a year—yet all of it must be shipped in. Now, scientists from the University of Hawaiʻi and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology are testing if local rice farming is possible. Two prized Japanese varieties, Koshihikari and Hitomebore, thrived on Kauaʻi using regular irrigation, yielding results comparable to Tokyo—with grains heavier, softer, and stickier thanks to Hawaii’s sunny, warm climate. This breakthrough could soon bring rice cultivation back to the islands. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/69c1e147964e8021

E-Scooter Crash Leaves Man in Serious Condition | Honolulu News

E-Scooter Crash Leaves Man in Serious Condition | Honolulu News

Vote Early at State Centers | Honolulu News

Voting is about to get easier—starting Monday, July 27th, voter service centers across the state will be open until August 8th, offering everything from registration to ballot casting with accessible machines, including audio assistance. With the primary just two weeks away and candidate filing closed, it’s time to plan: Election Day is August 8th, polls close at 7 PM, and mail-in ballots must be received by then—no postmarks accepted after. For details, check online or call 808-453-VOTE. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1b0f0a3ffc6c570b

Hawaii Could Grow Its Own Rice Again | Honolulu News

Hawaii might be on the verge of reviving rice farming thanks to groundbreaking research showing Japanese rice varieties thrive locally—without flooded fields, even outpacing Tokyo in speed and quality, with plumper, stickier grains that could slash reliance on imports and boost food security. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b099b9df312a065e

Fire Contained, Evacuation Lifted in Kohala | Honolulu News

Brush fire in South Kohala still smolders but evacuation order lifted for Kawaihae Village Subdivision—Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway reopened. Mayor Kimo Alameda urges residents to stay alert as crews work overtime, using Kohala Ranch Road as a detour to Kawaihae Harbor and Akoni Pule Highway. Firefighters and National Guard helicopters are making progress with fire breaks and water drops. Spencer Beach Park reopens at noon Sunday, and the Waimea Community Center emergency shelter closes at the same time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0d60ab8805ee9b8d